{"id":777009351,"date":"2023-09-18T08:40:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T11:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777009351"},"modified":"2026-04-22T18:00:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T21:00:05","slug":"hk-police-arrest-over-200-in-operation-against-triad-linked-illegal-gambling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/hk-police-arrest-over-200-in-operation-against-triad-linked-illegal-gambling","title":{"rendered":"HK police arrest over 200 in operation against triad-linked illegal gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hong Kong police led citywide raids targeting illegal gambling operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong.- Police in Hong Kong have arrested 202 people allegedly linked to a triad organisation engaged in illicit gambling. The operation, dubbed “Swift Eaves,” led to the seizure of nearly HK$2m (US$256,000) in cash and casino chips. Officers say they arrested 148 men and 54 women aged from 14 to 78.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police raided around 40 locations over two days, including arcades, illicit gambling establishments, unlicensed bars and private clubs.\u00a0Those arrested face a range of charges, including trafficking in dangerous drugs, conspiracy to commit criminal damage and running illegal gambling establishments. The seizures included HK$560,000 in cash, HK$1.35m in chips and 53 gambling machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An alleged triad leader, identified as a 37-year-old man surnamed Lee, initially eluded capture but was arrested in Lok Ma Chau around 7:40pm. on Saturday (September 16).\u00a0Police said the operation remains ongoing, with the possibility of further arrests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See also: <\/strong>Hong Kong: 42 arrested in connection with alleged illegal online gambling platform<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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